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Blooming Through Resilience: A Story of Life with Vasculitis
- GPA, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Blooming Through Resilience: A Story of Life with Vasculitis In the heart of Mississauga, Ontario, one woman is redefining what it means to live with chronic illness. Meet Vlasta Racki—a mother, dental professional, and fierce advocate. Through her platform, Vlasta in Bloom, she shares her journey with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) to empower others facing […]
Rosy Thomas’s Vasculitis Journey of Strength, Spirit, and Survival
- GPA, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Rosy Thomas’s Vasculitis Journey of Strength, Spirit, and Survival In the quiet town of Temuka, nestled in South Canterbury, New Zealand, lives Rosy Thomas—a woman whose life story is anything but quiet. Curious, intelligent, and stubborn in all the best ways, Rosy has weathered a storm she never saw coming—granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), a rare […]
Living Life Fully with GPA: Regina Cochrane’s Journey
- GPA, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Living Life Fully with GPA: Regina Cochrane’s Journey of Hope and Resilience Meet Regina—a vibrant, enthusiastic woman who radiates strength, gratitude, and a profound love for life. At 61, Regina calls Sarasota, Florida, home, but her roots and heart still stretch back to New Jersey and New York. She’s been happily married for 35 years […]
For the Girl Who Fought: A Chronic Illness Journey (GPA)
- GPA, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
For the Girl Who Fought: A Chronic Illness Journey Childhood GPA Survivor: Diagnosed at Age 10 In 2013, at age 10, Madeleine Shrull was diagnosed with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) just before the holidays. This came after six weeks of sickness, a condition her doctors initially misdiagnosed as a sinus infection. “I feel like that […]
Jenna Lea’s Journey: Overcoming MPA
- microscopic polyangiitis, MPA
- Microscopic Polyangiitis
Jenna Lea’s Journey: Overcoming MPA with Strength and Determination Early Symptoms and Diagnosis At just 21 years old, Jenna Lea of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has already faced and conquered more challenges than many encounter in a lifetime. A self-described positive, selfless, and determined individual, she has never allowed adversity to deter her from achieving her […]
Imogen Phillips: A Young Woman’s Journey with Vasculitis
- GPA, Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Imogen Phillips: A Young Woman’s Journey with Vasculitis Hailing from Perth, Western Australia, Imogen’s life, like many young adults, was once filled with dreams of sports and music. However, a battle with a rare disease has since reshaped her path, teaching her the importance of hope and gratitude. At just 19 years old, Imogen radiates […]